Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Mason Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Mason

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 24247
Grade: Mason
Model: 1
Estimated Production Date: August 1874
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production: 10,300
Size: 18s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Uncut Expansion
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Mason
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 31.G8.18S31.181M31.A31.K31.7J8
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
104.57
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.181%
Registry Population: 3 (0.30%)

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · February 11, 2024

Serial Number 24816 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 24314 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 24554 was reported as accurate.

Deere51 102 · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 24247 was reported as accurate.

usnpt109 Supporter 24 · October 13, 2017

Serial Number 24489 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Quality Rating showed be a 4
Curator Response: A 7-Jewel movement would not have been considered a quality movement at the time. Please note that this is a "quality" rating, and does not indicate rarity or collectibility.

oilseed Supporter 470 · November 19, 2016

Serial Number 24252 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish is GILT, Movement configuration is HUNTING
(according to Ehrhardt & Meggers book)

Anonymous · May 4, 2016

Serial Number 24083 was reported as accurate.

andysmothers 9 · August 25, 2013

Serial Number 24226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 24083 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Mason Pocket Watch